Population 41,049 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Latah County
Household size in Latah County
| Period | Latah County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Latah County are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.28, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Latah County
| Period | Latah County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Latah County is 36.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.0, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Latah County
| Period | Latah County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Latah County: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Latah County
Renters in Latah County
| Period | Latah County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.5% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.7% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.3% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Latah County rent their homes (41.3%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 52.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.7 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other Idaho county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Latah County
| Period | Latah County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Latah County is close to the national rate: 9.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Latah County
| Period | Latah County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Latah County are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are older than in Idaho overall, where the median home dates to 1989. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Latah County
| Period | Latah County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $663 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $738 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $780 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $954 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$291 | +$641 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Latah County costs $954 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $291 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Latah County
Bachelor's degrees in Latah County
| Period | Latah County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.2% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.4% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.7% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Latah County than nationally: 44.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north. Of Idaho's 44 counties, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Latah County
| Period | Latah County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Latah County: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Idaho counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only two of 44.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Latah County
| Period | Latah County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Latah County: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Of Idaho's 44 counties, only two have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Latah County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latah County | 2.34 | 36.3 | 8.1% | 41.3% | 9.3% | 1980 | $954 | 44.7% | 96.2% | 6.4% |
| Whitman County | 2.21 | 33.8 | 7.7% | 53.2% | 14.6% | 1973 | $1,119 | 53.7% | 96.6% | 6.7% |
| Nez Perce County | 2.45 | 42.2 | 13.1% | 29.6% | 8.5% | 1971 | $1,070 | 26.8% | 93.3% | 2.7% |
| Asotin County | 2.40 | 46.4 | 10.4% | 26.8% | 9.1% | 1976 | $1,133 | 23.9% | 92.2% | 4.8% |
| Garfield County | 2.29 | 47.4 | 2.4% | 23.1% | 15.7% | 1961 | $810 | 31.1% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Benewah County | 2.56 | 45.5 | 9.6% | 26.8% | 14.0% | 1978 | $858 | 22.0% | 86.4% | 3.0% |
| Clearwater County | 2.31 | 51.4 | 7.2% | 17.1% | 18.0% | 1977 | $897 | 17.1% | 91.5% | 4.4% |
| Lewis County | 2.30 | 48.4 | 7.5% | 23.6% | 14.0% | 1964 | $757 | 21.2% | 91.4% | 2.2% |
| Columbia County | 2.11 | 49.5 | 9.6% | 22.3% | 15.8% | 1956 | $1,020 | 23.9% | 89.1% | 4.2% |
| Adams County | 3.34 | 29.5 | 13.0% | 30.7% | 8.6% | 1976 | $933 | 14.8% | 64.4% | 3.9% |
| Mineral County | 2.30 | 50.8 | 8.8% | 18.9% | 15.6% | 1985 | $814 | 25.8% | 92.6% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Las Piedras Municipio, PR · Lincoln County, MS · Lincoln County, ME · Levy County, FL · Lee County, IL · Lee County, IA · Le Flore County, OK · Lawrence County, TN · Lawrence County, MO · Lawrence County, IN
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Latah County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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